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The Numbers so Far

As of now we have a total of 56 people registered for the meetup out of the 83 people that have created an account. Out of those people registered, only 17 people have made hotel reservations. Still looking for a roommate or two? There are 11 people who are currently looking for a roommate. 22 people are participating in the cosplay. 17 people are going on the camping trip, with 13 of those also participating in the backpacking portion.

Na'vi Classes

We are planning to have a few hours dedicated to Na'vi classes. They
will likely take place on Sunday and we would like to involve at least 2
levels to accommodate different people's level of understanding of the
language. We have currently only received one confirmed 201 student. All
the rest have signed up for 101. While it is not necessary that
you sign up for the classes, it is recommended that you do if you are
interested. This will help us to determine numbers and set up classes
accordingly. We are looking for students as well as teachers. To
participate in the discussion or to sign up please see here or here.

Hotel

The deadline to get a discount and get one our reserved rooms at the
Best Western Executive Inn is June 5th. It is highly recommended that
you book as soon as you can to avoid missing the deadline or running out
of rooms. Detailed info on the hotel and how to book is here. Just to be clear, you need to call the hotel to make your reservation. You cannot reserve a hotel room through AvatarMeet.com.

2012 is Here...

Less Than 6 Months to go.

Happy new year! With the new year comes the fact that we are now less
than 6 months away from AvatarMeet 2012. For those of you not signed up
or not sure if you will be attending, you have some time yet to figure
things out. Just be aware of hotel discount deadlines and other
important information about dates. To sign up, simply create a profile
on AvatarMeet.com here.
For those of you that have signed up or are planning on attending,
there are several things to keep in mind such as hotel reservations,
cosplay, camping, carpools...ect. Detailed info on hotel reservations is
here.
Please keep your profile on AvatarMeet.com updated as you change your
plans or make reservations, as it helps to coordinate events and make
sure everyone gets to Seattle and has an awesome time there. This
newsletter contains a lot of pertinant information about getting ready
for the meetup. More information can be found on AvatarMeet.com and on the various forums.

AvatarMeet.com

If you haven't yet, now is a good time to register
on AvatarMeet.com. By creating an account you can provide us with vital
information to help us plan the meetup. We are getting close to having
to make some decisions based on numbers, so the more good usable intel
you can provide, the better! Registering also lets you see cool stuff
like the full list of who's attending which parts of the meetup and
who's still looking for roommates...ect. If you are already registered,
now is a good time to stop by the site and check that your profile is up
to date. Our code prolemurs are continuing to make updates across the
site, so be sure to check back often for new information and features!

Camping Transportation

The camping trip, which takes place before the actual meetup, will be in
Olympic National Park. There has been a lot of discussion on
transportation to and from this adventure. Right now, we are trying to
figure out what shuttles we need to help people get to the camp site.
There will be at least one shuttle with capacity of 12, and likely
another with capacity 7, both in the range of 35$. Both shuttles will
take people to the camp on Monday and then return them to the meetup
hotel on Thursday. Exact times will be sent out soon. If you are
interested in a shuttle please let us know by emailing us at
camping@avatarmeet.com or posting here.
Irayo! Keep in mind that this shuttle is for the camping trip only. If
you are planning on going on the backpacking portion, you must arrange
your own transportation.

2012 Cosplay

The number of participants is up to a fantastic 22 people. Weather
permitting, the official cosplay day will most likely take place on
Saturday. Everyone is invited to take part if they are comfortable, even
if it is something as simple as a labcoat or a military uniform.
Discussion on the cosplay is here and here.

Donations

In order to push this event to the next level and make it something to
never forget, we need to have some funds. Our goal is $2000, which comes
down to $40 per person. This is assuming 50 people, so if we have a
larger number of people attend, the overall number may need to be larger
to accommodate everyone. The $40 per person should remain constant
though. These funds go directly into the event, allowing us to rent out
rooms for classes and meeting spaces, as well as to arrange for events,
clan meal...ect. You do not need to donate right away, however the
sooner the better as we are already getting events nailed down and paid
for. Irayo to everyone that has already donated. For more info see here.